Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 29 N.I. Minor and consequential amendments: Northern Ireland

Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/1627 (N.I. 16)) N.I.

76 N.I. In Article 5 (scope of authority etc. of attorney under enduring power), in paragraph (5)(a), for “or marriage” substitute “ marriage or the formation of a civil partnership ”.

77 (1) Amend paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 (persons entitled to receive notice) as follows. N.I.

(2) In head (a), after “wife” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(3) In head (e), after “widower” insert “ or surviving civil partner ”.

78 N.I. Paragraphs 76 and 77 apply in relation to the exercise of powers under enduring powers of attorney created before the passing of this Act as well as to those created on or after its passing.